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They use hand sanitizer. It contains moisturizer as well.

Gloves are scientifically proven not to work unless you replace them after every transaction, additionally most people do not know how to properly remove surgical gloves without contamination.

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That makes sense overall. But they work for the worker who wears them (just not the public). Longer term healthy workers won't be sick and spread as much.

Taking off gloves shouldn't be an issue. I would think after a 4 hour shift you would take them off and wash hands because they would be sweaty anyhow and you would smell of rubber.

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